MALTA0059 Accession Number: MALTA0059

Description

Members of 78 Fighter Wing RAAF being served with coffee by one of the dining room stewards aboard the SS Asturias. The Wing was headed for garrison duty in Malta.

Details

Accession Number
MALTA0059
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Film original negative 3x4" safety base
Date Made
July 1952
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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